2026-05 R - Rifle-Resistant Body Armor Grant ProgramTOWN OF PROSPER, TEXAS
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-05
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF PROSPER,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE TOWN TO SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION TO
THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR FOR FUNDS TO OBTAIN BODY ARMOR
COMPLIANT WITH THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF JUSTICE (NIJ)
STANDARD; MAKING FINDINGS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Town of Prosper, Texas ("Town"), finds it in the best interests of the
citizens of the Town that it apply for 2027 grant funds to obtain body armor compliant with the
National Institute of Justice (NIJ) standard (Ballistic Resistance of Body Armor NIJ Standard-
0101.06) type III (rifles) or type IV (armor piercing rifle) body armor, including bullet -resistant
vests, ballistic plates, and plate carriers; and
WHEREAS, the Town agrees to provide applicable matching funds for the said project as
required by the Office of the Governor grant application; and
WHEREAS, the Town agrees that in the event of loss or misuse of the Office of the
Governor funds, the Town will assure that the funds will be returned to the Office of the Governor
in full; and
WHEREAS, the Town designates the Grant Administrator as the grantee's authorized
official and said authorized official is given the power to apply for, accept, reject, alter or terminate
the grant on behalf of the Town; and
WHEREAS, the Town designates the Budget Officer and Grants Administrator, as the
grantee's financial officer and said financial officer is given the power to submit financial and/or
programmatic reports or alter a grant on behalf of the Town.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
PROSPER, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1
The findings set forth above are incorporated into the body of this Resolution as if fully set
forth herein.
SECTION 2
The Town Council of the Town of Prosper, Texas, does hereby approve the submission
of the aforementioned grant application to the Office of the Governor.
SECTION 3
This Resolution shall be effective from and after its passage by the Town Council.
DULY PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
PROSPER, TEXAS, ON THIS 10TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2026.
ATTEST:
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Michelle Lewis Sirianni, Town Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
Terrence S. Welch, Town Attorney
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David F. Bristol, Mayor
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